Famous musical icon, Onyeka Onwenu, passed away on Tuesday, July 30 at the age of 72.
According to reports, Onwenu reportedly collapsed after her performance at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie, Chief Executive Officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.
She died after being rushed to Reddington Hospital.
Here is a list of six prominent Nigerians who died in July.
Hon Olaide Akinremi
Hon. Musiliudeen Olaide Akinremi, the member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency died on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at the age of 51.
It was reported that Akinremi complained of a minor illness and died in the early hours that day.
Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams
The Chikun/Kajuru, Kaduna state Federal Constituency rep member, Ekene Abubakar Adams, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Adams reportedly died after a protracted illness.
Charles Owoyemi
Charles Owoyemi, a seasoned television scriptwriter, passed away on Friday, July 19, following a brief illness.
Renowned filmmakers Ralph Nwadike and Tunji Bamishigbin Esq. in a statement announced the sad news of Owoyemi’s demise on Friday.
Owoyemi wrote more than fifty episode scripts for the New Village Headmaster between 1984 and 1990.
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyawu passed away on Thursday, July 25.
The unfortunate news of his death was announced by his son.
Ifeanyi Ubah
Politician and oil mogul Ifeanyi Ubah died on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in London, United Kingdom.
Born on September 3, 1971, the 52-year-old senator served as the senator who represented Anambra South at NASS.
The business man passed away in his hotel room in London after allegedly suffering a cardiac arrest.
Onyeka Onwenu
Onwenu started her musical career in the1980s .
She dropped her debut album, ‘For the Love of You,’ at age 29 in 1981.
Since then, she has released multiple albums and singles, including the popular song “One Love.”
Onwenu has also acted in several Nollywood films and received multiple awards for her contributions to music and film.
Credit: The Nation
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